61 INFANTRY DIVISION TROOPS LAUNCH A BEACH CLEANING CAMPAIGN IN HIKKADUWA

Major General H M U Herath RWP RSP USP psc Hdmc, General Officer Commanding, 61 Infantry Division hand in hand with members of the Hotel Owners Association in Hikkaduwa directed his Division. troops to launch a beach cleaning campaign with battalion troops, tourists, environmentalists and all stakeholders in an attempt to encourage tourism industry in the Hikkaduwa area on 17 November 2022 morning hours.

The campaign was conducted with the participation of 50 troops of 14 (V) Battalion Gemunu Watch. Colonel R R De S Dharmawickrema RSP, overlooking Brigade Commander, 613 Infantry Brigade and Lieutenant Colonel G H A I Wijerathne, Commanding Officer of 14 (V) Battalion Gemunu Watch closely supervised and guided the troops.